{"product_id":"building-chicken-coops-for-dummies-isbn-9781119543923","title":"Building Chicken Coops For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuilding Chicken Coops For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e (9781119543923) was previously published as \u003ci\u003eBuilding Chicken Coops For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e (9780470598962). While this version features a new \u003ci\u003eDummies\u003c\/i\u003e cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the popularity of urban homesteading and sustainable living increases, it’s no wonder you’re in need of trusted, practical guidance on how to properly house the chickens you’re planning (or have already begun) to keep. \u003ci\u003eBuilding Chicken Coops For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the information you need to build the most cost-efficient, safe, and easy-on-the-eye enclosures for your backyard flock.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis practical guide gives you easy-to-follow and customizable plans for building the backyard chicken coop that works best for you. You’ll get the basic construction know-how and key information you need to design and build a coop tailored to your flock, whether you live in a small city loft, a suburban backyard, or a small rural farm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes detailed material lists, instructions, and schematic plans for building a host of different chicken coops\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step guidance on how to build a coop—or design your own\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccessible for every level of reader\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you’re just beginning to gain an interest in a back-to-basics lifestyle or looking to add more attractive and efficient coops to your current flock‘s digs, \u003ci\u003eBuilding Chicken Coops For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you everything you need to build a winning coop!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You’re Not to Read 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organized 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 1: All Cooped Up 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 2: Constructing a Coop 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 3: Checking Out Coop Plans 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 4: The Part of Tens 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: All Cooped Up\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Flocking to Your Own Chicken Coop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Basics of Housing 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the Gear You’ll Need 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Coop Materials 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Up to Speed on Carpentry 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstructing a Coop: The Nuts and Bolts 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReadying the site 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFraming 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting up walls, a roof, and more 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding special touches 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a run 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHooking up electricity 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out a Few Coop Designs 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Beginning with Housing Basics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding Basic Benefits with Your Coop 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing the Anatomy of a Coop 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Your Coop Convenient for You 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Your Coop’s Location and Size 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore you begin: Considering zoning and covenant concerns 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at proximity to houses 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtilizing utilities 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging into drainage issues 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding that yes, size matters 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Coop to Fit Your Needs (and Skills) 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA-frames and hoops 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChicken tractors 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll-in-one coops 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalk-in coops 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Gathering Your Gear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Safety First with Essential Equipment 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging Up Dirt on Garden Tools 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring and Marking Lumber for Your Coop 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring up tape measures 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking your mark 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing Up Saws and Supports 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting In Posts 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging postholes 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the posts 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixing and pouring concrete 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFraming Your Coop 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoning in on hammers 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNailing it with a nail gun 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePressing a screw gun into service 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeveling and Squaring As You Build 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust level with me 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s hip to be square 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Wire 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting wire 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFastening wire 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out Other Miscellaneous Tools 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Deciding on Materials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore You Shop: Considering Recycled Materials 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLumbering Through Boards for Your Build 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing boards 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring out what type of board to buy 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what to look for in a board 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShopping for Sheet Goods 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing sheet goods 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out plywood and OSB 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteering clear of certain sheet goods 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Attached to Fasteners 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes about nails 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStuff about screws 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring Out Flooring 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWondering About Walls 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to the Root of Roofing 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearching Your Run 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding your fencing 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking your posts 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding It Up: Estimating the Amount of Materials You Need 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Building Your Carpentry Skills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring and Marking Materials 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading the tale of your tape 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“V” marks the spot, and “X” marks the trash 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChalk it up 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting Wood Safely 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting saw blades 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting board lumber 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting sheet goods 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling Materials 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNailing it down 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScrewing it in place 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining Pieces at Tricky Angles 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToe-nailing 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePocket hole joinery 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlates 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Levels and Squares 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarpenter’s level 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecialty levels 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeed squares 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Constructing A Coop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Preparing the Site\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst Things First: Clearing the Site 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking the Level of the Ground 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Posts in the Ground 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging holes for footings 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBracing your posts 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixing and pouring concrete 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecuring Posts Aboveground 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMounting posts on top of concrete footings 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing concrete pier blocks 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopping Your Posts 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Laying the Lumber: Framing 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Subfloor 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFraming the joists 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling the decking 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFraming the Walls 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaying out studs 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling wall panels on the ground 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFraming Doors and Windows 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe extra parts needed to frame doors and windows 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking through extra framing steps 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaising the Wall 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFastening Walls Together 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFraming the Roof 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the pitch perfect 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing a roof’s anatomy 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a roof frame 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting and attaching rafters 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Adding Walls, Doors, Windows, and a Roof\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Up Walls 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFastening plywood in place 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting out openings 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with other materials 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Basic Shed Door 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Your Own Window 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopping Off Your Coop with a Roof 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHanging out your shingles 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConquering corrugated panels 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVenting Your Coop 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Building Creature Comforts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinalizing Your Flooring 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Home to (a) Roost 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocation, location, location 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoost requirements: Making your roost out of different materials 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecuring and supporting your roost 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeathering a Nest Box 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning nest boxes 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding nest boxes 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther options: Buying or repurposing nest boxes 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRamping Up 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Assembling a Run\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFraming a Simple Run 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Wire Mesh 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing up, measuring, and cutting the wire 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFastening the wire to your posts 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding even more wire 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Plugged In: Basic Electricity for Your Coop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalling a Pro to Run a Line to Your Coop 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuzzing About Outlets versus Switches 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceptacles (also known as outlets) 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwitches 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting There Be Light 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding whether to include artificial light in your coop 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProperly placing the right amount of lighting in your coop 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing fixtures 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarming Up to Heaters 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFalling for Fans 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Checking Out Coop Plans 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\u003cp\u003eGable 2 (run side, interior) 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGable 2 (run side, exterior) with run door 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof panel 1 (fixed side) 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof panel 2 (hinged door) 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNest boxes 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoost 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRun panel 1 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRun panel 2 with door 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRun gable 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Coop 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: The Urban Tractor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTractor base and shelter floor 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeft wall 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRight wall 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFront wall 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRear wall and chicken door 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRun posts and framing 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCap plate and roof rafters 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof, fascia, and gables 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccess door 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNest boxes 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRun door and chicken ramp 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Coop 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: The All-in-One\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkids and floor skirting 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShelter floor 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRight wall framing 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFront wall framing 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeft wall framing 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack wall framing 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExterior wall sheathing 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRun framing 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof framing and rafters 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof, gables, and fascia 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShelter access door and slam strips 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChicken door, slam strips, and ramp 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNest boxes and roost bar 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNest box door and slam strips 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFront wall trim 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack wall trim 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRight wall trim 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeft wall trim 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRun access door 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Coop 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: The Walk-In\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkids and floor 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